Compliance Lead

At Yaydoo, we drive digital transformation and B2B payments in Mexico, helping businesses improve their financial health and reach their full potential.Our flagship product, Por Cobrar, optimizes Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP), making financial operations more efficient.As one of Latin America's leading B2B fintech startups, Yaydoo is part of Paystand, a Silicon Valley-based company that is redefining B2B payments across North America. Together, we are building a more efficient, automated, and seamless financial ecosystem for businesses.Join us and shape the future of B2B fintech!

Role At A Glance

You will be the guardian of compliance for our Mexico operations. Your role is to ensure full adherence to applicable regulatory frameworks—including AML, CNBV, Mexican Fintech Law, and cross-border compliance—while establishing, implementing, and maintaining robust compliance policies, procedures, and documentation. As the company’s key compliance liaison, you’ll collaborate closely with internal teams, external consultants, and regulatory bodies to mitigate risks and enable smooth project execution.

Core Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with CNBV, AML, Mexican Fintech Law, and data protection regulations.
• Identify and secure required licenses for projects; advise on legal considerations around fund retention.
• Draft, review, and maintain projectterms and conditions.
• Maintain and periodically update lists ofallowed/prohibited participants and MCCs.
• Maintain and periodically update theInternal Blacklist in compliance with OFAC, SAT, and PEPs.
• Conductend-to-end merchant underwriting, including document review and validation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align onMexico–U.S. regulatory requirements.
• Provide strategic oversight onfraud prevention policies (operational fraud handled by a separate team).
• Support onboarding and guidance for internal teams on compliance processes.
• Coordinate with external consultants for specialized compliance stages.
• Review and approve merchant documentation for underwriting.

Relevant Experience

The ideal candidate brings a blend of professional expertise, educational background, and certifications, with a proven track record in compliance within fintech or financial services.

• 4–5 years of experience in regulatory compliance, legal affairs, or related roles within fintech, payments, or regulated financial services.
• Demonstrated ability tointerpret and apply CNBV, AML/PLD, and data protection regulations.
• Background inpayment aggregators, payment processors, or financial institutions (Mexico or U.S.).
• Experience developing and implementingcompliance policies, procedures, and terms & conditions.
• Strong ability towork effectively with regulatory authorities and external auditors.
• (Preferred but not required): Active Compliance Officer certification (CNBV) or in process.(Preferred but not required): Anti–Money Laundering certification (e.g., ACAMS or equivalent).
• (Preferred but not required): Previous compliance experience within fintech.

Perks and benefits

• Stock options (after 3 months)
• Legally required vacation days
• “Dia Yaydoo”: 1 extra day off per month
• 30 days of year-end bonus
• 25% vacation premium
• Private health insurance
• Free daily lunch in our office cafeteria

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Embark on a journey with Yaydoo and explore how we can collaborate to catapult your business to the next level. Discover a world where technological prowess meets unwavering dedication to your success.

We understand that no candidate is perfectly qualified for any job. Experience comes in different forms; many skills are transferable; and passion goes a long way. Even more important than your resume is a clear demonstration of dedication, impact, and the ability to thrive in a fluid and collaborative environment. We want you to learn new things in this role, and we encourage you to apply if your experience is close to what we’re looking for. We also know that diversity of background and thought makes for better problem-solving and more creative thinking, which is why we're dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team. We look forward to hearing from you.